macroamylase

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1287

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

A definition of the medical term "macroamylase" is presented. This term refers to a form of amylase that is abnormally large that it is too large to be excreted by the kidney glomerulus. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co.The pronunciation of the term is also provided.

ACCESSION #

21234768

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